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FD51 OEU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,654 mi
Last recorded122,654 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 OEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 122,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED AND WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTS SLOWLY

SMALL CUTS IN TREAD IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

VARIOUS MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST MOUNTINGS BROKEN BUT SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

Fail 27 Oct 2014 122,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED AND WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTS SLOWLY

SMALL CUTS IN TREAD IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

VARIOUS MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST MOUNTINGS BROKEN BUT SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

Pass 2 Nov 2013 114,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 15,736 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 15,736 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 100,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 100,184 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 85,032 miles

Both front tyres worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 69,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front mudflaps insucre

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 22 Nov 2008 51,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2008 51,077 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2007 35,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advis washer jets poorly aimed at screen

advise both front upper strut top bushes have slight free play

Pass 14 Nov 2007 35,529 miles

advis washer jets poorly aimed at screen

advise both front upper strut top bushes have slight free play

Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,508 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,165 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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FD51 OEU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD51 OEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD51 OEU registered?

FD51 OEU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is FD51 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 OEU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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